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Redefining fan manufacturing: Unveiling industry 5.0's human-centric evolution and digital twin revolution
Taoer Yang1, Luqman Razzaq2, H Fayaz3
1School of Law, Xiamen University, Fujian, China.
Heliyon
|July 25, 2024
Summary
Industry 5.0 enhances fan manufacturing with digital twins, improving sustainability and resilience. This technology enables predictive maintenance and boosts socio-environmental goals beyond Industry 4.0 efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Sustainability Science
Background:
- Industry 5.0 prioritizes human needs and sustainability, moving beyond Industry 4.0's technology focus.
- Digital twin technology offers advanced manufacturing, product evaluation, and consequence prediction.
- Fan manufacturing is a key sector for exploring Industry 5.0 applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of digital twin technology within Industry 5.0 on the fan manufacturing sector.
- To explore the implementation of Industry 5.0 applications focusing on production, supply chain, and testing transparency.
- To assess the potential of digital twins for enhancing sustainability and resilience in fan manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- A proposal for Industry 5.0 implementation was presented to fan manufacturers.
- Feedback was gathered from five consenting fan manufacturers regarding Industry 5.0 adoption.
- The Web of Things standard and ANSYS software were used to create and implement a digital twin for fan motor testing transparency and lifespan prediction.
Main Results:
- Digital twin technology, enabled by the Web of Things, was successfully implemented for testing transparency in fan manufacturing.
- The developed digital twin can predict fan motor lifespan by analyzing housing surface temperature.
- Positive feedback was received from manufacturers on the proposed Industry 5.0 applications.
Conclusions:
- Digital twin technology in Industry 5.0 can significantly enhance testing transparency and predictive maintenance in fan manufacturing.
- The integration of digital twins contributes to the sustainable development objectives and resilience of the manufacturing sector.
- This study provides insights into aligning Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 for improved sustainability and resilience.
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